Politics

Keir Starmer will summon his cabinet back from their summer recess for an urgent meeting on the Gaza crisis this week, as lawmakers from different parties warned that his discussions with Donald Trump could play a decisive role in addressing the conflict. With increasing global concern over the worsening conditions

When Air Force One landed at Prestwick on Friday, during a trip where politics shared the spotlight with golf, Donald Trump was questioned about his rapport with Keir Starmer. “I like your prime minister. He’s a bit more progressive than I am, as you may know. But he’s

Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's messaging seems tailored to exploit these dynamics. His recent calls for offshore prisons and expanded policing echo a broader trend among right-wing populists who frame tough rhetoric as decisive leadership. In the U.S., Trump’s ability to deflect criticism and normalize falsehoods has

Pressure Mounts on Keir Starmer to Speed Up Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis Keir Starmer faces growing demands from senior members of his cabinet and over a third of MPs to accelerate efforts toward recognizing a Palestinian state, as concerns escalate over Israel’s restrictions on aid to

UN Human Rights Chief Criticizes UK Government’s Ban on Palestine Action The UK government’s decision to ban Palestine Action has been criticized by the UN human rights chief for limiting rights and freedoms while violating international law. Volker Türk, the UN human rights commissioner, called the government’s

Columbia's Agreement with Federal Government Sparks Divided Reactions A recent agreement between Columbia University and federal officials after lengthy negotiations has drawn mixed responses from faculty, students, and alumni—highlighting ongoing divisions on campus since the start of the conflict in Gaza. David Pozen, a professor at Columbia